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[EverydayBeast]

Callisto protocol is not that far away from resident evil or dead space and it has a spot in horror game history.

Nobody is talking about the uncharted like Hollywood levels of excitement that shows up from chapter to chapter.

In the world of entertainment this actor knows the business of gaming. He was in Star Wars the force unleashed and Days gone. You gotta respect this cast:

• Josh Duhamel as Jacob Lee
• Karen Fukuhara as Dani Nakamura
• Zeke Alton as Elias Porter
• James C Mathis III as Warden Duncan Cole
• Sam Witwer as Captain Leon Ferris
• Louise Barnes as Doctor Caitlyn Mahler
• Jeff Schine as Max Barrow

You never know when you’re going to get scared.

Physically you embrace upgrades that been around for a damn near decade, the upgrade tree feels up to date to today’s games.

I don’t know if the game is better or worse than a 76.



Great game and I thank PlayStation plus for the opportunity to play Callisto protocol. I think if there’s a sequel it’s an instant purchase.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Got this for 5 buck Physical (PS4) recently, played about 5 to 6 hours into it. I got to part with 4 to 5 enemies and it kept on crashing on me. I uninstalled it and haven't touched it since

 

[Danjin44]

I fucking HATE these enemies with passion, they are not scary, they are just annoying and they are too much of them.

 

[amigastar]

I've watched a making of for this game. It really is surprising how artful the devs approached the game when it comes to building atmosphere and scare moments.
Unfortunately it didn't fullfil it's promise fully.

 

[semiconscious]

Callisto protocol is not that far away from resident evil or dead space and it has a spot in horror game history...

oh, but it is. it most definitely is, op. it's like 'in a galaxy far away' level far away...

 

[violence]

I had a good time. There will be no sequel though. Games are too cheap at full price.

 

[Dacvak]

I bought this game on day 1 and I… didn’t enjoy it very much. Only got a few hours into it. Maybe I’ll give it another shot someday.

 

[DirtyBast8rd]

I had a good time. There will be no sequel though. Games are too cheap at full price.

It isn't getting a sequel because it's a shitty game that sold bad. Not because the game was to cheap at full price you corporate slave.

 

[R6Rider]

Got it at launch and enjoyed it. Need to play through it again and the DLC.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I did like The Callisto protocol, I'm already at the final stage.

I really liked that feeling of a horror fiction movie... The graphics are very good and well done.

And yet the gameplay is also good, I didn't feel uncomfortable.

Is a good game. I would give it a 9, but it did need some variety in the bosses.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I fucking HATE these enemies with passion, they are not scary, they are just annoying and they are too much of them.

Those are my favorites and in fact Jacob's death scene with them is my favorite in the video game.

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

One of my favorite games I've played this year. Loved it.

 

[EverydayBeast]

oh, but it is. it most definitely is, op. it's like 'in a galaxy far away' level far away...

Everyone is scared to call out resident evil.

 

[semiconscious]

Everyone is scared to call out resident evil.

maybe. or maybe everyone just doesn't feel any need to?...

 

[drotahorror]

I think most people around here that think this game is trash have said enough about it.

Game fuckin sucks and was a huge let down.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Got this for 5 buck Physical (PS4) recently, played about 5 to 6 hours into it. I got to part with 4 to 5 enemies and it kept on crashing on me. I uninstalled it and haven't touched it since

Hmm... didn't know the PS4 version was running this bad. I played it back at release (but on PS5) and it ran and looked great.

 

[T-Cake]

I’m quite enjoying it. It’s my first experience of HDR and RT so it looks great on my television.

 

[Synless]

I just completed it last week. I’m glad I got to play it, very enjoyable, even if flawed.

 

[adamsapple]

Is it a hidden gem now ?

 

[bender]

The combat loop is dull as dishwater. The game looks fucking amazing though.

 

[El Muerto]

I thought it was great. In a world of remakes/remasters it was nice to play something somewhat original. Combat could of been better though. My gripe is the physical combat focuses on 1v1 so if there's 2 enemies around then you're going to die unless you hoarded ammo.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

I enjoyed it. Lack of boss variety was an issue to me but they nailed the atmosphere and sound!

 

[Skifi28]

Is it a hidden gem now ?

If anything it's too obvious, they should hide it better.

 

[Blitzmangoman]

Ok game, nothing special.

 

[kazuyamishima]

one of the very very very few games that after finishing it, I bought the DLC.

Very good game, I prefer it compared to Dead Space Remake, and I’m a big fan of the latter.

 

[Bernardougf]

Played for about 2 to hours ... its about bland and boring as a game can be ... nonsensical cryptic story with repetitive game play ... doing what other games had done much better ... 4/10 try harder next time

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Callisto protocol is not that far away from resident evil or dead space and it has a spot in horror game history.

Nobody is talking about the uncharted like Hollywood levels of excitement that shows up from chapter to chapter.

In the world of entertainment this actor knows the business of gaming. He was in Star Wars the force unleashed and Days gone. You gotta respect this cast:

• Josh Duhamel as Jacob Lee
• Karen Fukuhara as Dani Nakamura
• Zeke Alton as Elias Porter
• James C Mathis III as Warden Duncan Cole
• Sam Witwer as Captain Leon Ferris
• Louise Barnes as Doctor Caitlyn Mahler
• Jeff Schine as Max Barrow

You never know when you’re going to get scared.

Physically you embrace upgrades that been around for a damn near decade, the upgrade tree feels up to date to today’s games.

I don’t know if the game is better or worse than a 76.



Great game and I thank PlayStation plus for the opportunity to play Callisto protocol. I think if there’s a sequel it’s an instant purchase.

You had me till you posted this lisp singing that seems to be the thing as of.. the last 5 years or so. That and that bullshit trailer cookie cutter-shit... TING...... like.. tapping hard on one of the most vibrant sounding piano keys, to start off the visuals and audio... I Abhor that.

 

[sinnergy]

Now it is great, but ones it was a negativity sucking magnet for the internet

 

[Duchess]

I'm getting the impression from Gaffers that the game isn't nearly as bad as many make it out to be (though it's still far from great). Might give it a go at some point.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I like a lot this death scene.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Is it a hidden gem now ?

Game kept getting threads. People got irony poisoned into trying it then actually liked it.

 

[skit_data]

I fucking HATE these enemies with passion, they are not scary, they are just annoying and they are too much of them.

Indeed, after a while you realize it will get you once you even turn the corner on the way into a room/corridor so you just waltz into every room and stop being careful when it comes to your movement. Would've been scarier if they depended on a bit closer proximity rather than stretching across the room. It never really felt like a jumpscare either because after a while you started anticipating one in every room/corridoor with creepy stuff on floor and walls.

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

Best survival horror game in years.

Completely fresh experience without zombies and noone bought it.

 

[GymWolf]

Chuck Berry liked it a lot.

 

[Bloobs]

I like a lot this death scene.

Nah, I always laugh when he gets his face caved in. Or the same stupid animation where his head gets torn off.

 

[GymWolf]

Is it a hidden gem now ?

Not hidden enough if you ask me.

 

[sinnergy]

Best survival horror game in years.

Completely fresh experience without zombies and noone bought it.

If you get in the bad hype spiral , you are fucked. Even if the game is good! It’s hip to hate !

 

[GC_DALBEN]

I really liked, good game, great atmosphere!

 

[AeonGaidenRaiden]

I enjoyed it for the $10 bucks I paid for it. I think its a pretty good game and dont think it deserved the flack it got because there are WAY worse games out there with better scores. However now that I am replaying Dead Space remake on GPU, and knowing the creator is the same, it just strikes me how he hasnt managed to translate his past experience into the new game. Im at chapter 9 of 12 in DS and im getting new enemies thrown at me, bran new upgrades to my existing weapons even so late etc. Its constantly evolving while CP I feel like it reached its peak after 3rd Chapter and everything else repeats.

 

[Lunarorbit]

Really didn't like the combat which made me stop playing rather early. Played dead space on my ps3 in February and loved it so when I tried Callisto protocol I was flabbergasted at how repetitive the combat was.

Beautiful game but not for me

 

[Chuck Berry]

Chuck Berry liked it a lot.

Spiritual successor to Condemned baybeeee

Me and GymWolf bonded hard over this one

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Indeed, after a while you realize it will get you once you even turn the corner on the way into a room/corridor so you just waltz into every room and stop being careful when it comes to your movement. Would've been scarier if they depended on a bit closer proximity rather than stretching across the room. It never really felt like a jumpscare either because after a while you started anticipating one in every room/corridoor with creepy stuff on floor and walls.

The same thing happens to me, I felt the "Surprise Factor" was very predictable, even my mind already knew that behind the chest there would be a "Jumpscare" and I was not surprised.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I already finished it.

I enjoyed it a lot, the story mode is not long and it is correct.

I liked the game, but I played it on PS PLUS....

If the Game of the Year edition came out I would buy it, why wouldn't I pay the 15 dollars for the real ending.

Although the ending that is found is not bad... they left it for a sequel.

 

[Neff]

Is it a hidden gem now ?

Nah

It's a decent game in its own right but it just didn't have nearly enough time devoted to designing combat, enemies or environments. It will always fall short compared to most horror shooters, but if you're a fan of the genre it's worth checking out, especially as it's so cheap these days.

 

[Fafalada]

Callisto protocol is not that far away from resident evil or dead space and it has a spot in horror game history.

TBH - it's to Dead Space like Parasite Eve was to Resident Evil back in the day. Unfortunately - that extends to being mechanically inferior, even though I find the visual direction substantially better than that of DS remake. Not to mention how they botched VA in the new DS.

Nobody is talking about the uncharted like Hollywood levels of excitement that shows up from chapter to chapter.

That's one element I don't really see benefiting any horror game. DS was made the lesser series when it embraced 'Uncharted, but in (dead) Space'. And I don't think CP 'big' moments are really helping the game either.
But I'll take the good with the bad I guess.

 

[Nankatsu]

Currently playing this thanks to PS Plus and I really dig it. Atmosphere is on spot, cast is very Hollywoodesc and the meele dodge mechanic is interesting and refreshing.

Only thing is, after playing RE4 Remake yeah... Combat feels quite a few steps down. I don't understand how this game doesnt have a strafe mechanic with the amount of projectiles it throws at you.

It's just dumb.

Plus the save point system in this game is utterly shit.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Absolutely loved this game.

The performances are insanely detailed and well acted. Joshua Dumah killed it!

Finished it on PC twice and just rebought it for PS5!

 

[stn]

I bought it on launch and enjoyed it. It has a lot of flaws, though, but I haven't played it since all the patches released.

 

[analog_future]

I thought the game, while very flawed, was a great first effort from a newly formed AAA studio and I think it's a damn shame that they're likely not going to get a shot at a sequel.


Callisto Protocol 2 could've been an Assassin's Creed -> Assassin's Creed 2 type jump.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Best survival horror game in years.

Completely fresh experience without zombies and noone bought it.

But it does have zombies